KCB Golf series heads to Eldoret this weekend

The par-71 Eldoret Golf Club will host the 27th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this Saturday, with more than 100 golfers expected to line up ahead of the grand finale on December 5.

The top team from the weekend’s competition will join 39 others who have already booked their places in the eagerly awaited finale, which will feature players from Kenya and the wider East African region.

Eldoret Golf Club Captain Luka Cheserek said the club was relishing its latest turn as hosts.

“We are excited to be part of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour for the third year running. This competition has always drawn a huge number of golfers," said Cheserek.

"This weekend, we expect over 100 golfers to take part in the tournament. Our course is in its absolute condition since our greenskeeper has been working day and night in preparation for this event."

At the previous leg in Migaa, the quartet of Martin Murimi, Michael Mithika, Wilfred Itegi and William Mbuthia secured their spot in the finale after a commanding performance that saw them win with 153 points.

KCB Group Director of Marketing and Communications, Rosalind Gichuru, said the tour continued to play a pivotal role in developing the sport across the region.

“The KCB East Africa Golf Tour has grown into one of the region’s most vibrant platforms for amateur golfers. We are proud of the talent we have witnessed throughout the series, and we look forward to an exciting grand finale that will bring together over 200 golfers from across East Africa," said Gichuru.

"Our goal remains to elevate the sport, promote regional integration, and provide more opportunities for golfers to compete at a higher level."

This year's edition has broadened its reach significantly, drawing more than 3,000 participants and supporting over 2,000 junior golfers through year-round golf clinics.